Background The study of traditional knowledge of medicinal plants has led to discoveries
that have helped combat diseases and improve healthcare. However, the development of …

'Infodemia'is a portmanteau between 'information'and 'epidemics', referring to wide and rapid
accumulation and dissemination of information, misinformation, and disinformation about a …

As the threat of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)/Acquired Immunodeficiency
Syndrome (AIDS) persists to rise, effective drug treatments are required to treat the infected …

Introduction 3. Discovery of SIVs in African non-human primate species: the path from the
discovery of the simian origin of HIVs to the characterization of the largest and most diverse …

HIV-1 in humans resulted from at least four cross-species transmissions of simian
immunodeficiency viruses (SIVs) from chimpanzees and gorillas in West Central Africa …

The picture of HIV-1 genetic diversity in the global pandemic continues to evolve.
Identification of new variants, including circulating and unique recombinant forms …

Our understanding of origins and spread of emerging infectious diseases has increased
dramatically because of recent applications of phylogenetic theory. Iridoviruses are …

Efficient and effective HIV prevention measures for generalized epidemics in sub-Saharan
Africa have not yet been validated at the population level. Design and impact evaluation of …

One of the major characteristics of HIV-1 is its high genetic variability and extensive
heterogeneity. This characteristic is due to its molecular traits, which in turn allows it to vary …

The devastating consequences of AIDS pandemic will probably only be controlled when a
vaccine is developed that is safe, effective, affordable, and simple enough to permit …